What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £6 - £23 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cheltenham is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 1h 8m and costs £24 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Promenade via Bus Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart three times a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Bath to Cheltenham?

The distance between Bath and Cheltenham is 56 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 1h 8m and costs £24 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Bath to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cheltenham bus from?

Bath to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cheltenham train from?

Bath to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Bath to Cheltenham is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 1h 8m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £23 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Bath to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Bath to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Cheltenham train arrive?

Bath to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Bath to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Cheltenham is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Bath to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Cheltenham?

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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Bath to Cheltenham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bristol Temple Meads
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 8m
£24–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
2h 45m
£6–23
Drive 44.3 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Cheltenhamcar 44.3 mi
1h 10m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Cheltenhamtaxi 44.3 mi
1h 10m
£170–210
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cheltenham Spatrain Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
1h 33m
£25–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Imperial Squarebus 98 / ...
1h 50m
£25–45

Bath to Cheltenham by train

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.6 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Cheltenham, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Cheltenham Spa via Bristol Temple Meads in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Promenade via Bus Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 2h 45m.

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